Getting There
Northbound route: leave the A1(M) at junction 4 and take the 2nd exit to drive over the motorway. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit signed Welwyn Garden City.
Southbound route: leave the A1(M) at junction 4 and take the 1st exit signed Welwyn Garden City.
Both routes: at the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the B197 to drive under the motorway, and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Coopers Green Lane signed Sandridge.
At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit to continue along Coopers Green Lane and turn right onto Symondshyde Lane, signed Symondshyde.
Park in one of the off-road parking bays on the left hand side.
Return to A1(M) Junction 4
Turn round and return to the B653, turning left at the T-junction.
At the 1st roundabout, take the 2nd exit to continue along Coopers Green Lane, and at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B197, Stanborough Road.
Drive under the motorway and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A6129, signed Hatfield, Hertford. Follow the signs to return to the A1(M).
Symondshyde Great Wood
Walk length: 35-40 minutes
The paths through this atmospheric oak wood are well maintained, and easy to follow. We started at the metal gate by the dog poo bin and bore left, to walk with private land to the left on the edge of the wood.
This path is a circular one that leads around and through the wood, finally emerging at the parking bay again.
Symondshyde is clearly popular with local dogwalkers, and socially inquisitive dogs will have a fantastic time here crashing through the undergrowth in a very safe environment.
Facilities
Free parking. Dog poo bins at entrance.
This is OUR favourite walk
Ginny
Sam